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Andrew took up running after a routine medical check-up revealed he had high blood pressure.
Expert advice to get you started on the Couch to 5K running plan, including what to wear, warming up and nutrition.
Use our race finder to find an event near you to set your next challenge and stay motivated.
Helen Cleary took up running after losing her father and brother to heart disease.
C25K graduate Julia tells how a shared passion for running brought her closer to her son.
Father-of-two Aftab says he discovered running after losing a close friend through a heart attack.
Loraine tells how she dropped three dress sizes after starting the Couch to 5K running plan.
Our C25K plan is designed to get just about anyone off the couch and running 5km in nine weeks.
10 tips to improve your running technique and help you run faster over longer distances and avoid injury.
Whether you're a weekend warrior or competitive athlete, find out what the science says about the benefits of stretching.
Lorraine is one of hundreds of Couch to 5K graduates who have signed up to parkrun.
A week-by-week description of the nine-week Couch to 5K podcasts.
A runner's diary charting the highs and lows of the nine-week Couch to 5K plan for beginners.
Great tips to keep you motivated once you've completed the Couch to 5K running programme.
Couch to 5K graduates tell how they teamed up online to take on the mighty 5x50 challenge.
Christine and Stewart Logie share their experiences of taking part in the Couch to 5K running programme.
Running to music can help you run more efficiently and for longer. Find out how to create your own playlist.
Take your running to the next level with new podcasts for Couch to 5K graduates.
Knee exercises to help you run better, run pain-free and avoid knee pain.
Find out how you can use interval training to improve your running speed.
The five most common running injuries, what to do if you get one, and how to prevent getting injured.
Find out the most common barriers to exercise and get advice on how to overcome them.
Don't let cold weather put you off running. Use these tips to stay on track in winter.
A 12-week exercise plan for beginners combining running and strength and flexibility workouts.
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